‘The banners were a hit last season, with many people visiting City Hall to take a picture during the Bills’ playoff run.’
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Peace Bridge light show planned for each time the Bills score Saturday
‘The bridge will be decked out in Bills colors Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. For even more spice, when the Bills score Saturday night a special light show will happen, the Peace Bridge Authority said.’
What you can and can’t bring to Highmark Stadium this Saturday
‘Attendees will want to dress warm, but they’ll also want to remember to bring the right stuff. Some of the things that keep you cozy might not be allowed.’
Bills in good health heading as Round 3 with Patriots nears
‘Both Emmanuel Sanders and Efe Obada practiced in full this week, and the team has zero players on the COVID list. Usually, the hottest team in the postseason makes the best run, and with the Bills playing good football and returning to near full health, this is sizing up to be a memorable run for Buffalo.’
Medical professional: ‘I would really not recommend Josh Allen take Viagra before the event’
‘”I would really not recommend Josh Allen take Viagra before the event,” Dr. Tisser said. “It’s because it can cause a lot of side effects as a vasodilator. It can cause dizziness, fainting, low blood pressure, it can cause visual disturbances and headache.”‘
Bills Mafia rallies together ahead of first playoff game this weekend
‘”My dad went to a couple of the Super Bowls, but I’m excited to be an adult joining in on the fun now,” Savattieri said.’
Bills points will lead to Peace Bridge light shows during Saturday’s game
‘”The Peace Bridge Authority recently replaced the entire aesthetic LED lighting system as part of the bridge’s $125 million rehabilitation project,” the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority said in a statement Thursday, announcing the light display plans.’
Preschoolers recreate Buffalo Bills logo inspired by Josh Allen
‘”They kind of followed me along through the drawing, and at the end they each had their own version of the Bills logo,” Testa said. “Some of them looked scarily close to Josh Allen’s version of the potato buffalo, and I had a couple that looked very close to the actual Bills logo I was pleasantly surprised. I have some amazing artists in my class.”‘
Heading to Highmark Stadium this weekend? Safety tips shared ahead of playoff game
‘”You have to stay warm. Once you get cold, you’re going to be cold the rest of the day. You want to stay warm right from the get-go and keep moving around,” said Whipple. “The biggest thing for Bills fans and, even us as coaches – preparation is everything.”’
Bills embracing return to playoffs
‘”In the game is the biggest part,” said Safety Micah Hyde. “You have to start fast in the playoffs. You have to start fast. You have to put some points on the board; you have to start playing good defense from the jump. You can;t go out there and lay an egg in the first half and go out there in the second half and say, ‘hey we’re going to get this thing going.’ You have to start fast.”‘
Bills do not use any game status designations for Wild Card game
‘Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (knee) and defensive end Efe Obada (ankle) were the only players listed with injuries this week. Both players practiced in full all week.’
Matt Haack, Bills forget past punting woes ahead of frigid wild-card game
‘All seven of his punts Sunday were into the wind, averaging 33.9 yards per punt, with a long of 53. After the game, McDermott said he thought there were multiple factors at play, and that Haack “had a bad day, combined with the wind.” Monday, McDermott added how the wind affected every detail of the punt.’
Mark Gaughan: Bills-Pats, Round 3; it’s going to be so sweet – or so bitter
‘But after two decades of being dominated by the greatest coach of all time – and, let’s be honest, we could stretch it to three if we include the Super Bowl XXV loss to the New York Giants – it would be so tough to swallow. Bills fans are used to losing to the Patriots. Having the season ended by Belichick, at home, when the Bills have the better quarterback? Ouch.’
Injury report: Two key Patriots did not practice Wednesday
‘Eleven Patriots were limited. They included standout defensive tackle Christian Barmore (knee), who was carted off the field in Miami on Sunday; safety Kyle Dugger, who missed the Miami game with a hand injury; and linebacker Dont’a Hightower (hamstring), who also missed the Miami game.’
Frigid cold, Covid-19 rules seem to limit demand for Bills playoff game
‘Further, the government policy requiring Canadian visitors to take a Covid-19 test before returning to their home country is putting a chill on interest from the thousands of fans in that country.’